Jerry Lee Reynolds, Sr.

Jerry Lee Reynolds, Sr. joined the saints eternal on May 30, 2009, slipping away peacefully in his sleep. Mr. Reynolds was born in Buckhorn, KY on Nov. 1, 1921 to Elihu and Doralee Bowling Reynolds, parents of 8 sons and 1 daughter. Mr. Reynolds attended Eastern Kentucky University as a pre-medical student until his induction into the US Army's 81st Infantry Division Wildcats in WWII. A decorated war hero, he earned two Silver Stars, a Bronze Star, and Purple Hearts among others. He was decorated for "uncommon valor" in combat by repeatedly risking his life to save the lives of his fellow soldiers. He moved to Hamilton, Ohio after the war, and married Dora Lee Evelyn Burnett on Jan.16, 1954. Together they reared three sons, Paul Richard Reynolds, Rev. Jerry Lee Reynolds, Jr., and Jack Kelson Reynolds. His wife Evelyn, and two sons Paul and Jack precede him in death. Mr. Reynolds enjoyed his career as a paper worker at Beckett Paper Company until his retirement in 1988. A resident of Lindenwald, he and wife Evelyn enjoyed their lifetime home on Hayes Avenue until moving to Atlanta, GA in 2007. An avid Cincinnati Reds fan and passionate UK Wildcats fan, Jerry most enjoyed the simple pleasures in life. His siblings, Margaret Eversole, and Tom (TK) Reynolds, both of Fairfield, OH; and his brother Jack M, Reynolds, Lake City, FL survive him.

He leaves behind his son the Rev. Jerry L. Reynolds, Jr. and daughter-in-law Ann, and three granddaughters: Erin Elizabeth, Kelly Marie, and Casey Lee Reynolds. It brought Mr. Reynolds great joy being surrounded by his family in Atlanta.

Visitation will be 11 a.m. - until time of service (12 Noon), Thursday, June 4, 2009 at the Avance Funeral Home & Crematory, 4976 Winton Rd., Fairfield with his son presiding. Interment with Military Honors will be held at Rose Hill Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, donations in Mr. Reynolds' memory may be made to: Children's Ministries at Lutheran Church of the Incarnation, 1200 Indian Hills Parkway, Marietta, GA. 30068; or Lutheridge/Lutherock Ministries, Inc., 28 Spruce Drive, Arden, NC 28704, designate for Lutheranch. Condolences may be offered at www.avancefuneralhome.com

"He has showed you, O man, what is good; and what does the LORD require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God?" (Micah 6:8 RSV)

Visitation

11 a.m. - 12 Noon, Thursday, June 4, 2009 @ Avance Funeral Home

Service

12 Noon, Thursday, June 4, 2009 @ Avance Funeral Home